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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.94, 1,894.68 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.94, 1,894.68 and 533.40 is: 800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.94 : 1,894.68 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.94/1,894.68 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.94x = 1,894.68 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.94x = 1,010,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,622.31/1,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.21

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